§ 43. Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent consultations he has had with the United Kingdom's European allies concerning the United States' strategic defence initiative.
§ Mr. LuceWe continue to consult closely with all our allies about the strategic defence initiative. At the recent North Atlantic Council meeting in Lisbon, there was a broad recognition that United States research is necessary in order to match substantial Soviet activity in this area.